In a thrilling season finale, McLaren's Lando Norris was crowned the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion after a decisive victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The British driver held off the challenge from four-time champion Max Verstappen and ended the title aspirations of his own teammate, Oscar Piastri.
From Slow Start to Championship Glory
The 2025 season did not begin ideally for the 26-year-old Briton. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, seemed to have the early momentum, securing multiple wins. However, Norris's focus never wavered. He kept his personal life, including his relationship with Portuguese model Margarida “Magui” Corceiro, firmly out of the public eye, concentrating solely on his racing. His perseverance paid off spectacularly in the second half of the season, where he found unmatched form to climb to the summit of the Drivers' Standings.
This championship triumph comes just a year after he celebrated his first-ever Formula 1 race win in Miami. Norris's commitment to McLaren is long-term; he signed a contract extension in 2024 that will keep him with the team until at least the end of the 2027 season. With McLaren providing the fastest car on the grid this year, his future looks firmly orange.
Lando Norris's Net Worth and Earnings
Norris, who relocated from the UK to Monaco to be closer to the F1 hub, has seen his success translate into significant financial rewards. Multiple reports, including The Mirror US, indicate he earns an annual salary of approximately $21.35 million from McLaren. His total earnings are even more impressive.
In 2024, Forbes listed him as the third highest-paid driver in Formula 1, with total earnings of $35 million. Only Max Verstappen, who topped that list with $74 million, earned more. Norris's achievements were also recognised off the track when he was named in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in the Sports category in 2024, the same year he finished as championship runner-up to Verstappen.
Family Joins Emotional Abu Dhabi Celebrations
The post-race celebrations in Abu Dhabi were a family affair. Norris's mother, dressed vibrantly in an orange kurta with matching hairbands, rushed to embrace her son in a heartfelt hug, a moment captured and shared by F1. His partner, Margarida Corceiro, dressed in black, also shared a long, emotional embrace with the new champion.
An elated Norris reflected on his journey after the race: “It is incredible. It is pretty surreal. I dreamed of this for a long, long time,” he said. “A lot goes into a moment like this, a lot of ups, a lot of downs. But none of that matters if you come out on top. I did it with an incredible team... My best performances this year came when I needed them the most.” His words underscored a career built on dedication over 16-17 years, culminating in the ultimate prize in motorsport.
